Marcos freed up P214B in unprogrammed funds for ‘priority’ infra
Unprogrammed appropriations were a magnet for corruption, a source of billions in kickbacks for legislators and other officials.
Unprogrammed appropriations were a magnet for corruption, a source of billions in kickbacks for legislators and other officials.
“He is directly accountable for these projects and must acknowledge and explain why these failed to mitigate the devastation,” Tinio said.
“While it was right for the court to recognize the invalid arrest of Frenchie Mae Cumpio, it is deeply unjust that the same principle was not applied to Chakoy (Abinguna), especially since the charges against them stem from the same trumped up charges of murder and attempted murder,” Palabay said.
She used her prophetic voice to speak out against large-scale mining, misogyny and patriarchy, corruption in government, the continuing state of unpeace, and the US’ domination and control in the country.
The group Climate Rights International (CRI), in its report BROKEN PROMISES: Philippines Nickel Mining Causes Rights Abuses and Increases Climate Vulnerability said the sufferings caused to affected communities undermine the credibility of the world’s growing love affair with EVs and so-called transition to “clean energy.”
Jonathan Quirante of Quirante Construction was reported as a campaign donor of Marcos Jr. amounting to P1 million pesos.
“The Court cannot countenance the hasty labeling of human rights advocates as terrorists and the speedy confiscation of their funds and property in the name of national security,” the CA decision reads.
“Our analysis reveals a pattern of irregularities that demands explanation and accountability. There are indicators that point to ghost projects, double funding, location changes, gross overpricing, and contracts awarded without clear specifications,” the progressive lawmaker stated.
“The devastation brought by Typhoon Tino is a grim reminder of the results of irresponsible and indiscriminate quarrying. We are witnessing a disaster worsened by plunder and government neglect,” KMP said.
Warden Awe also recently locked PDLs, including political prisoners, inside their cells for 24 hours, without prior notice and clear legal justification, KARAPATAN said.







